Shoot on sequel to ‘Shazam!’ has been on for sometime as director David F. Sandberg shared a new snap from the upcoming superhero film. It gives a peek into DC superheroes’ new suit.&nbsp;

David mentioned in the post that the character played by Zachary Levi was due for a pair of new leotards and thus the new suit came into existence.&nbsp;

In the clip shared, Shazam can be heard saying, “Why is it so dark? Probably would have been a good idea to have like one light on.”

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Sequel to ‘Shazam!’ is penned by scribe Henry Gayden who returns along with director David from the first film. Adam Brody, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren also star in the film.&nbsp; 
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Shoot on sequel to ‘Shazam!’ has been on for sometime as director David F. Sandberg shared a new snap from the upcoming superhero film. It gives a peek into DC superheroes’ new suit.

Shoot on sequel to ‘Shazam!’ has been on for sometime as director David F. Sandberg shared a new snap from the upcoming superhero film. It gives a peek into DC superheroes’ new suit. David mentioned in the post that the character played by Zachary Levi was due for a pair of new leotards and thus the new suit came into existence. In the clip shared, Shazam can be heard saying, “Why is it so dark? Probably would have been a good idea to have like one light on.” Coming soon…ish pic.twitter.com/JWWFsXn5ch — David F. Sandberg (@ponysmasher) June 3, 2021 × Sequel to ‘Shazam!’ is penned by scribe Henry Gayden who returns along with director David from the first film. Adam Brody, Lucy Liu, and Helen Mirren also star in the film. Shazam sequel is due to be out on June 2, 2023.

Check out 'Shazam!' sequel's clip featuring superhero's new suit

PETA&nbsp;is sending the newlyweds <a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/ariana-grande-shares-dream-like-photos-from-her-intimate-wedding-with-dalton-gomez-387660">Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez </a>a unique gift.&nbsp; 
 
In the celebration of their wedding which was held last month in their home in Montecito, California, the animal rights organization has sent&nbsp;a cool vegan tandem bicycle.&nbsp; 
 
As per TMZ, &nbsp;it features a faux leather seat and is built from parts and paint that didn't use any animal products.&nbsp;

<a href="http://13.235.153.162/entertainment/lifestyle/news-ariana-grande-wore-one-of-her-earring-upside-down-at-her-wedding-for-this-special-reason-388256" hreflang="en">Ariana Grande wore one of her earring upside down at her wedding for this special reason</a> 
 
Grande, is known for her work for animal rights since she first rose to stardom, and recently she launched an animal rescue centre titled Orange Twins Rescue, an effort to protect animals and get them a sweet home. 
 
The organization loves the fact that her adopted dogs were part of the intimate wedding.&nbsp;PETA was delighted to see that while the happy couple's ceremony only included a few close friends and family members, they, of course, made room for Grande's own adopted dogs." 
 
"After all she's done to help dogs and cats find loving families, PETA is delighted that Ariana has found love herself," PETA senior vice president Lisa Lange adds. "We wish her and Dalton a fun and happy future filled with adventures together - starting on the back of this tandem bike!'' 
 
The gift comes days after&nbsp;Ariana shared dreamy pictures from her wedding by revealing the special date 15-5-21. &nbsp;

Ariana and Dalton who began dating in early 2020 got engaged just before Christmas 2020.

PETA is sending the newlyweds Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez a unique gift. In the celebration of their wedding which was held last month in their home in Montecito, California, the animal rights organization has sent a cool vegan tandem bicycle.

PETA is sending the newlyweds Ariana Grande and Dalton Gomez a unique gift. In the celebration of their wedding which was held last month in their home in Montecito, California, the animal rights organization has sent a cool vegan tandem bicycle. As per TMZ, it features a faux leather seat and is built from parts and paint that didn't use any animal products. Ariana Grande wore one of her earring upside down at her wedding for this special reason Grande, is known for her work for animal rights since she first rose to stardom, and recently she launched an animal rescue centre titled Orange Twins Rescue, an effort to protect animals and get them a sweet home. The organization loves the fact that her adopted dogs were part of the intimate wedding. PETA was delighted to see that while the happy couple's ceremony only included a few close friends and family members, they, of course, made room for Grande's own adopted dogs." "After all she's done to help dogs and cats find loving families, PETA is delighted that Ariana has found love herself," PETA senior vice president Lisa Lange adds. "We wish her and Dalton a fun and happy future filled with adventures together - starting on the back of this tandem bike!'' The gift comes days after Ariana shared dreamy pictures from her wedding by revealing the special date 15-5-21. Ariana and Dalton who began dating in early 2020 got engaged just before Christmas 2020.

PETA sends a bicycle to Ariana Grande & Dalton Gomez as a wedding gift

Rege Jean Page's' exit from Bridgerton was a heartbreak for all the fans out there. Now, Phoebe Dynevor, who played Reges love interest in the Netflix season 1&nbsp;is&nbsp;talking about Page's exit and how season two will be all different from the first part.&nbsp; 
 
Although, Simon, the Duke of Hastings will not be seen in the series, but his character will still have a big presence. “I think he’ll definitely be referred to a lot,” she shared, adding that fans will see “see the baby.” 
 
Talking about how season 2 is based on the Bridgerton family, Dynevor says in an interview with The Wrap, "It’s definitely different." 
 
“And I’ve said it before, but I think the fans who have read the books and know the books are aware that every season will focus on a different sibling’s journey. And it might be a little bit more of a — not shock, but like a surprise for the fans that love Daphne and Simon’s story so much,” she continued. 
 
“But I think that’s honestly the joy of the show in the long-term, getting to see these different love stories play out,” she added.&nbsp; 
 
“And no two seasons will be the same and they’ll have a different excitement,” Dynevor said. “And I think every season is just going to be really different and magical in its own way. And that’s honestly what I think is so brilliant about what Shonda Rhimes and Chris Van Dusen have created. There’s not many TV series that do that, that focus on different characters every season. But I think every season is going to have its own magic, which is great.” 
 
The forthcoming season of the show will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Daphne's elder brother and his journey to find love. The storyline is based on author Julia Quinn’s 'The Viscount Who Loved Me.' 
 
The first season was a massive hit and became Netflix's most-watched show after few weeks of its release. The S1 focused on the romance between Daphne and Simon, the role which Rege-Jean Page played, who unfortunately is not returning in the second season.&nbsp; 
 
For the unversed, the period-drama will be back for a third and fourth series, Netflix has confirmed.

Rege Jean Page's' exit from Bridgerton was a heartbreak for all the fans out there. Now, Phoebe Dynevor, who played Reges love interest in the Netflix season 1 is talking about Page's exit and how season two will be all different from the first part.

Rege Jean Page's' exit from Bridgerton was a heartbreak for all the fans out there. Now, Phoebe Dynevor, who played Reges love interest in the Netflix season 1 is talking about Page's exit and how season two will be all different from the first part. Although, Simon, the Duke of Hastings will not be seen in the series, but his character will still have a big presence. “I think he’ll definitely be referred to a lot,” she shared, adding that fans will see “see the baby.” Talking about how season 2 is based on the Bridgerton family, Dynevor says in an interview with The Wrap, "It’s definitely different." “And I’ve said it before, but I think the fans who have read the books and know the books are aware that every season will focus on a different sibling’s journey. And it might be a little bit more of a — not shock, but like a surprise for the fans that love Daphne and Simon’s story so much,” she continued. “But I think that’s honestly the joy of the show in the long-term, getting to see these different love stories play out,” she added. “And no two seasons will be the same and they’ll have a different excitement,” Dynevor said. “And I think every season is just going to be really different and magical in its own way. And that’s honestly what I think is so brilliant about what Shonda Rhimes and Chris Van Dusen have created. There’s not many TV series that do that, that focus on different characters every season. But I think every season is going to have its own magic, which is great.” The forthcoming season of the show will focus on Lord Anthony Bridgerton, Daphne's elder brother and his journey to find love. The storyline is based on author Julia Quinn’s 'The Viscount Who Loved Me.' The first season was a massive hit and became Netflix's most-watched show after few weeks of its release. The S1 focused on the romance between Daphne and Simon, the role which Rege-Jean Page played, who unfortunately is not returning in the second season. For the unversed, the period-drama will be back for a third and fourth series, Netflix has confirmed.

Phoebe Dynevor reveals how Rege-Jean Page will be part of 'Bridgerton' S2

Bad news for Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ as a positive coronavirus case has emerged from the film set. Paramount Pictures have now temporarily shut down production on the British set of Mission impossible.&nbsp;

In a statement, Paramount spokesperson said, “We have temporarily halted production on Mission: Impossible 7 until June 14th, due to positive coronavirus test results during routine testing. We are following all safety protocols and will continue to monitor the situation.”

No further details were provided by them.&nbsp;

Interestingly, the ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ set has been in the news for <a href="https://www.wionews.com/topics/tom-cruise">Tom Cruise</a> and his antics when earlier the Hollywood actor was taped shouting at the crew for breaking safety protocols of COVID-19. He was heard shouting and swearing at film crew and warning that he should not see any such frivolity in the future. He was heard saying, “I don’t ever want to see it again, ever! And if you don’t do it, you’re fired, if I see you do it again, you’re fucking gone. And if anyone in this crew does it – that’s it, and you too and you too … don’t you ever fucking do it again. That’s it! No apologies. You can tell it to the people that are losing their fucking homes because our industry is shut down. It’s not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education.”&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-cruise-breaks-his-silence-over-viral-covid-19rant-on-the-sets-of-mission-impossible-7-384501" hreflang="en">Tom Cruise breaks his silence over viral COVID-19&nbsp;rant on the sets of 'Mission: Impossible 7'&nbsp;</a>

Meanwhile, ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ is scheduled to be released in 2022.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-heres-the-full-truth-behind-reports-that-prabhas-will-star-in-upcoming-mission-impossible-7-387560" hreflang="en">Here's the full truth behind reports that Prabhas will star in upcoming 'Mission Impossible 7'</a>

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tom-cruise-recalls-his-iconic-vault-scene-on-mission-impossible-25th-anniversary-386727" hreflang="en">As 'Mission: Impossible' completes 25 years, Tom Cruise recalls shooting the iconic vault scene</a>

Bad news for Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ as a positive coronavirus case has emerged from the film set. Paramount Pictures have now temporarily shut down production on the British set of Mission impossible.

Bad news for Tom Cruise starrer ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ as a positive coronavirus case has emerged from the film set. Paramount Pictures have now temporarily shut down production on the British set of Mission impossible. In a statement, Paramount spokesperson said, “We have temporarily halted production on Mission: Impossible 7 until June 14th, due to positive coronavirus test results during routine testing. We are following all safety protocols and will continue to monitor the situation.” No further details were provided by them. Interestingly, the ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ set has been in the news for Tom Cruise and his antics when earlier the Hollywood actor was taped shouting at the crew for breaking safety protocols of COVID-19. He was heard shouting and swearing at film crew and warning that he should not see any such frivolity in the future. He was heard saying, “I don’t ever want to see it again, ever! And if you don’t do it, you’re fired, if I see you do it again, you’re fucking gone. And if anyone in this crew does it – that’s it, and you too and you too … don’t you ever fucking do it again. That’s it! No apologies. You can tell it to the people that are losing their fucking homes because our industry is shut down. It’s not going to put food on their table or pay for their college education.” Tom Cruise breaks his silence over viral COVID-19 rant on the sets of 'Mission: Impossible 7' Meanwhile, ‘Mission: Impossible 7’ is scheduled to be released in 2022. Here's the full truth behind reports that Prabhas will star in upcoming 'Mission Impossible 7' As 'Mission: Impossible' completes 25 years, Tom Cruise recalls shooting the iconic vault scene

Tom Cruise starrer 'Mission: Impossible 7' set shut due to a COVID-19 case

The doggies have formed their own police and nothing can get cuter than this. Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment released the trailer of their upcoming film ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’. It is being distributed exclusively by Viacom18 Studios in India.&nbsp;

Directed by Cal Brunker, the screenplay of the film is by Billy Frolick and Cal Brunker &amp; Bob Barlen from a story written by Billy Frolick. The official synopsis reads: The PAW Patrol is on a roll! &nbsp;When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. &nbsp;While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. &nbsp;Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big screen adventure are members from the original series’ cat and some new additions.

The film also boasts of an ensemble voice cast including Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Ron Pardo, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel introducing Will Brisbin.

Watch the trailer of ‘Paw Patrol’ here:

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It is based on the TV series created by Keith Chapman and is produced by Jennifer Dodge. The executive producers are Ronnen Harary, Adam Beder, Peter Schlessel.

The doggies have formed their own police and nothing can get cuter than this. Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment released the trailer of their upcoming film ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’.

The doggies have formed their own police and nothing can get cuter than this. Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies and Spin Master Entertainment released the trailer of their upcoming film ‘Paw Patrol: The Movie’. It is being distributed exclusively by Viacom18 Studios in India. Directed by Cal Brunker, the screenplay of the film is by Billy Frolick and Cal Brunker & Bob Barlen from a story written by Billy Frolick. The official synopsis reads: The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City! Joining the PAW Patrol in their thrilling first big screen adventure are members from the original series’ cat and some new additions. The film also boasts of an ensemble voice cast including Iain Armitage, Marsai Martin, Ron Pardo, Yara Shahidi, Kim Kardashian West, Randall Park, Dax Shepard with Tyler Perry and Jimmy Kimmel introducing Will Brisbin. Watch the trailer of ‘Paw Patrol’ here: It is based on the TV series created by Keith Chapman and is produced by Jennifer Dodge. The executive producers are Ronnen Harary, Adam Beder, Peter Schlessel.

'PAW Patrol: The Movie' trailer is here

Indonesia's hijab-wearing, headbanging VOB count some of rock music's biggest stars among their fans, but the all-female heavy metal band faced a tougher battle in winning over their parents.

The diminutive trio behind Voice of Baceprot ("Noisy Voice" in English) have spent years honing their skills at music festivals around the world's biggest Muslim majority nation after forming VOB as young teens in 2014.&nbsp;

It is a long way from the conservative town in West Java province where they grew up, shrugging off a hostile reaction from neighbours and family members to pursue their passion.&nbsp;

"Because of metal music, I have the courage to speak my mind and the confidence to be different," 19-year-old bassist Widi Rahmawati told AFP during a recent jam session.

"When I'm on stage, I can express myself without worrying about the norms that people expect from me".

Obeying those norms would have compelled the three women to marry right after high school.

"My parents told me that reading was useless, let alone playing music," said the band's bespectacled singer and lead guitarist Firda Marsya Kurnia, 20.

"They said that once I got married, my future husband wouldn't tell me to read books, but to cook or clean the house instead."&nbsp;

The trio's stubborn determination eventually won over their sceptical parents and they moved to the capital Jakarta last year to hone their talents.

"Music is a place for us to gain happiness and share that with other people," Kurnia said.

"We're just grateful if the audience gets something, like a message, from our music."

- 'Tough ladies' -

The move to the big city comes after their popular 2018 single "School Revolution", which took aim at Indonesia's strict education system.

Much of their songwriting these days now focuses on the role of women and environmental issues.

VOB's critiques of conservative social values resonate across borders and could win them a bigger international audience, said music expert Yuka Dian Narendra.

"The band are a reflection of mainstream Muslim girls in Indonesia," he added.

VOB first attracted international attention when online videos of them pumping out song covers caught the eyes of Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello.

"We never expected" that kind of attention, said Kurnia. "It felt like a dream."

The band has played several online concerts since the pandemic shut down most cross-border travel, including the WOW UK Festival in England and the Global Just Recovery Gathering.

They hope their hard-driving tunes will land them a spot at top-tier US music festival Coachella one day, and the chance to collaborate with idols System of a Down.

In the meantime, VOB say they'll keep drawing inspiration from the women in their hometown, where many do back-breaking farm work.

"The women there are treated like second-class citizens," said drummer Euis Siti Aisah.

"But there are lot of tough ladies in our village."

Indonesia's hijab-wearing, headbanging VOB count some of rock music's biggest stars among their fans, but the all-female heavy metal band faced a tougher battle in winning over their parents.

Indonesia's hijab-wearing, headbanging VOB count some of rock music's biggest stars among their fans, but the all-female heavy metal band faced a tougher battle in winning over their parents. The diminutive trio behind Voice of Baceprot ("Noisy Voice" in English) have spent years honing their skills at music festivals around the world's biggest Muslim majority nation after forming VOB as young teens in 2014. It is a long way from the conservative town in West Java province where they grew up, shrugging off a hostile reaction from neighbours and family members to pursue their passion. "Because of metal music, I have the courage to speak my mind and the confidence to be different," 19-year-old bassist Widi Rahmawati told AFP during a recent jam session. "When I'm on stage, I can express myself without worrying about the norms that people expect from me". Obeying those norms would have compelled the three women to marry right after high school. "My parents told me that reading was useless, let alone playing music," said the band's bespectacled singer and lead guitarist Firda Marsya Kurnia, 20. "They said that once I got married, my future husband wouldn't tell me to read books, but to cook or clean the house instead." The trio's stubborn determination eventually won over their sceptical parents and they moved to the capital Jakarta last year to hone their talents. "Music is a place for us to gain happiness and share that with other people," Kurnia said. "We're just grateful if the audience gets something, like a message, from our music." - 'Tough ladies' - The move to the big city comes after their popular 2018 single "School Revolution", which took aim at Indonesia's strict education system. Much of their songwriting these days now focuses on the role of women and environmental issues. VOB's critiques of conservative social values resonate across borders and could win them a bigger international audience, said music expert Yuka Dian Narendra. "The band are a reflection of mainstream Muslim girls in Indonesia," he added. VOB first attracted international attention when online videos of them pumping out song covers caught the eyes of Nirvana bassist Krist Novoselic, Flea from Red Hot Chili Peppers and Rage Against the Machine guitarist Tom Morello. "We never expected" that kind of attention, said Kurnia. "It felt like a dream." The band has played several online concerts since the pandemic shut down most cross-border travel, including the WOW UK Festival in England and the Global Just Recovery Gathering. They hope their hard-driving tunes will land them a spot at top-tier US music festival Coachella one day, and the chance to collaborate with idols System of a Down. In the meantime, VOB say they'll keep drawing inspiration from the women in their hometown, where many do back-breaking farm work. "The women there are treated like second-class citizens," said drummer Euis Siti Aisah. "But there are lot of tough ladies in our village."

Indonesia's hijab headbangers trade village life for metal heaven

Exiled Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei says the coronavirus pandemic, rather than slow him down, has spurred him on, as he prepares to open an exhibition of his art in Lisbon on Friday.

"The pandemic time is tragic for the world... but for me personally I have had a very productive time," Ai, 63, told a news conference.&nbsp;

The show at Lisbon's Cordoaria Nacional exhibition centre brings together around 80 works by Ai, the artist once feted by Chinese authorities who helped design Beijing's Bird's Nest Olympic stadium.

But the sculptor, photographer and filmmaker ran foul of the state, especially when he criticised authorities over their handling of 2008 Sichuan earthquake, in which more than 87,000 people died.&nbsp;

He was detained for 81 days in 2011 and eventually left for Germany four years later, finally settling in Alentejo, in southern Portugal, in 2019.

Speaking at a press preview of the show titled "Rapture", Ai said: "Welcome to my country, Portugal."

"I feel comfortable here," Ai told AFP later. "It's not always easy to describe."

Curator Marcello Dantas said the exhibition reveals two sides of Ai -- "his cultural roots (and) the more activist side of his work."

The show opens with one of Ai's most monumental works, his "Forever Bicycles" installation made up of hundreds of identical bicycles.

The visitor goes on to take in other emblematic works such as "Snake Ceiling" commemorating children who died in school buildings during the Sichuan earthquake.

Another work, "Law of the Journey", depicts a rubber dinghy with dozens of refugees aboard.

New works include a marble sculpture some 1.6 metres (five feet) high of a toilet paper roll, a reference to the rush on the basic necessity at the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year.

The show runs until November 28.

Exiled Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei says the coronavirus pandemic, rather than slow him down, has spurred him on, as he prepares to open an exhibition of his art in Lisbon on Friday.

Exiled Chinese dissident Ai Weiwei says the coronavirus pandemic, rather than slow him down, has spurred him on, as he prepares to open an exhibition of his art in Lisbon on Friday. "The pandemic time is tragic for the world... but for me personally I have had a very productive time," Ai, 63, told a news conference. The show at Lisbon's Cordoaria Nacional exhibition centre brings together around 80 works by Ai, the artist once feted by Chinese authorities who helped design Beijing's Bird's Nest Olympic stadium. But the sculptor, photographer and filmmaker ran foul of the state, especially when he criticised authorities over their handling of 2008 Sichuan earthquake, in which more than 87,000 people died. He was detained for 81 days in 2011 and eventually left for Germany four years later, finally settling in Alentejo, in southern Portugal, in 2019. Speaking at a press preview of the show titled "Rapture", Ai said: "Welcome to my country, Portugal." "I feel comfortable here," Ai told AFP later. "It's not always easy to describe." Curator Marcello Dantas said the exhibition reveals two sides of Ai -- "his cultural roots (and) the more activist side of his work." The show opens with one of Ai's most monumental works, his "Forever Bicycles" installation made up of hundreds of identical bicycles. The visitor goes on to take in other emblematic works such as "Snake Ceiling" commemorating children who died in school buildings during the Sichuan earthquake. Another work, "Law of the Journey", depicts a rubber dinghy with dozens of refugees aboard. New works include a marble sculpture some 1.6 metres (five feet) high of a toilet paper roll, a reference to the rush on the basic necessity at the start of the coronavirus pandemic last year. The show runs until November 28.

China's Ai Weiwei unveils art exhibit in adoptive Portugal

A Cuban dissident rapper who co-authored a viral song denouncing the communist government has been in prison for two weeks, a friend said Thursday after the singer was allowed to make his first phone call.

Maykel Osorbo, who co-produced the track "Patria y Vida" ("Fatherland and Life") is accused of crimes that include "resistance" and "contempt," his friend Camila Lobon told AFP.

The 37-year-old artist "was able to call after 14 days without being able to make a telephone call, and told us" where he was, she said.

The US embassy in Cuba retweeted a message from Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), criticizing the detention of Osorbo "and many other artists who dare to demand human rights.

"They must end this ill-fated attempt to silence free thought and debate," she said.&nbsp;

State mouthpiece Cubadebate, citing interior ministry sources, said Osorbo was in provisional detention "accused of the crimes of attack, public disorder and escape of prisoners or detainees, which he committed on April 4, 2021."

On that date, residents of the San Isidro neighborhood, where Osorbo lives, gathered on his street to prevent police arresting him on his way to the shops.

Images of the event, transmitted live via Facebook, showed people with Osorbo and fellow dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, singing "Patria y Vida" and chanting anti-government slogans, a rare event in the one-party state.

Osorbo was arrested on May 18 and ordered to be held in custody. He was transferred on May 31 to the Pinar del Rio prison 160 kilometers (99 miles) west of Havana, according to Cubadebate, which claimed he had been in telephone contact with his lawyer and his wife.

"Fatherland and Life" is a spin on the slogan "Patria o Muerte" (Fatherland or Death) coined by the late communist leader Fidel Castro in 1960.

The tune is a no-holds-barred critique of the island's six-decade-old communist government, rattling off a long list of grievances about poverty, repression and misrule.

The song, a collaboration of Cuban artists based in Florida and at home, infuriated the government and unleashed a battle of song, with Cuban state television hosting pro-government musical fare.

A Cuban dissident rapper who co-authored a viral song denouncing the communist government has been in prison for two weeks, a friend said Thursday after the singer was allowed to make his first phone call.

A Cuban dissident rapper who co-authored a viral song denouncing the communist government has been in prison for two weeks, a friend said Thursday after the singer was allowed to make his first phone call. Maykel Osorbo, who co-produced the track "Patria y Vida" ("Fatherland and Life") is accused of crimes that include "resistance" and "contempt," his friend Camila Lobon told AFP. The 37-year-old artist "was able to call after 14 days without being able to make a telephone call, and told us" where he was, she said. The US embassy in Cuba retweeted a message from Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), criticizing the detention of Osorbo "and many other artists who dare to demand human rights. "They must end this ill-fated attempt to silence free thought and debate," she said. State mouthpiece Cubadebate, citing interior ministry sources, said Osorbo was in provisional detention "accused of the crimes of attack, public disorder and escape of prisoners or detainees, which he committed on April 4, 2021." On that date, residents of the San Isidro neighborhood, where Osorbo lives, gathered on his street to prevent police arresting him on his way to the shops. Images of the event, transmitted live via Facebook, showed people with Osorbo and fellow dissident artist Luis Manuel Otero Alcantara, singing "Patria y Vida" and chanting anti-government slogans, a rare event in the one-party state. Osorbo was arrested on May 18 and ordered to be held in custody. He was transferred on May 31 to the Pinar del Rio prison 160 kilometers (99 miles) west of Havana, according to Cubadebate, which claimed he had been in telephone contact with his lawyer and his wife. "Fatherland and Life" is a spin on the slogan "Patria o Muerte" (Fatherland or Death) coined by the late communist leader Fidel Castro in 1960. The tune is a no-holds-barred critique of the island's six-decade-old communist government, rattling off a long list of grievances about poverty, repression and misrule. The song, a collaboration of Cuban artists based in Florida and at home, infuriated the government and unleashed a battle of song, with Cuban state television hosting pro-government musical fare.

Cuban rapper in jail charged with 'resistance,' friend says

Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday.

Fans of the boy wizard queued for hours in heavy rain to be among the first inside the three-story shop in Lower Manhattan that hosts the largest collection of Potter products anywhere.

"It's really magical," said Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6:00 am (1100 GMT) to hold a spot in line four hours ahead of opening.

Suarez, 30, quickly eyed a wand belonging to witch Bellatrix Lestrange to go with the patronus charm memorabilia and funko pop figures that were already in her shopping bag.

"In my heart, I'm a wizard," Suarez told AFP. "I really want to get a wand and personalize it so I can live my best fantasy," the New Yorker added.

Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife traveled from Dallas, Texas for the grand opening of the 21,000 square-foot (1,950 square meters) store that is near the Flatiron building.

"We're excited to be here. I love everything Harry Potter," said Juarez, wearing the scarlet and gold scarf of the house of Gryffindor.

Large crowds gathered outside the store throughout the morning, with even a few police officers called to ensure order was maintained, as Potterheads waited for their timed ticket entry.

Inside, fans of J. K Rowling's magical world snapped selfies in front of a red telephone box like the one that transports witches and wizards to the Ministry of Magic, and bought fizzing whizbees candy.&nbsp;

They tried on knitted quidditch jumpers, flicked through copies of the best-selling book series in history and sampled the wizards' favorite drink at the Butterbeer bar.

"Butterbeer is like cream soda but with a kick to it. It's unlike anything, honestly," explained 21-year-old Emilee Rodriguez.

The flagship store was due to open last summer but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic.&nbsp;

For 19-year-old Alexandra Ewing, the wait for her first visit to a Potter store was worth it.&nbsp;

"I'm having the time of my life. I'm fighting back tears this whole time, I'm loving it," she told AFP.

Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday.

Wearing Hogwarts robes and witches' hats, hundreds of Potterheads sipped Butterbeer and posed for photos in Hagrid's giant shoes as New York's long-awaited Harry Potter store, the biggest in the world, opened Thursday. Fans of the boy wizard queued for hours in heavy rain to be among the first inside the three-story shop in Lower Manhattan that hosts the largest collection of Potter products anywhere. "It's really magical," said Margaret Suarez, whose boyfriend arrived at 6:00 am (1100 GMT) to hold a spot in line four hours ahead of opening. Suarez, 30, quickly eyed a wand belonging to witch Bellatrix Lestrange to go with the patronus charm memorabilia and funko pop figures that were already in her shopping bag. "In my heart, I'm a wizard," Suarez told AFP. "I really want to get a wand and personalize it so I can live my best fantasy," the New Yorker added. Ruben Juarez, 27, and his wife traveled from Dallas, Texas for the grand opening of the 21,000 square-foot (1,950 square meters) store that is near the Flatiron building. "We're excited to be here. I love everything Harry Potter," said Juarez, wearing the scarlet and gold scarf of the house of Gryffindor. Large crowds gathered outside the store throughout the morning, with even a few police officers called to ensure order was maintained, as Potterheads waited for their timed ticket entry. Inside, fans of J. K Rowling's magical world snapped selfies in front of a red telephone box like the one that transports witches and wizards to the Ministry of Magic, and bought fizzing whizbees candy. They tried on knitted quidditch jumpers, flicked through copies of the best-selling book series in history and sampled the wizards' favorite drink at the Butterbeer bar. "Butterbeer is like cream soda but with a kick to it. It's unlike anything, honestly," explained 21-year-old Emilee Rodriguez. The flagship store was due to open last summer but was delayed because of the coronavirus pandemic. For 19-year-old Alexandra Ewing, the wait for her first visit to a Potter store was worth it. "I'm having the time of my life. I'm fighting back tears this whole time, I'm loving it," she told AFP.

Huge Harry Potter store opens in New York

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series. Named after the colours of the Indian National Flag -- Green, White and Saffron -- the second part of the trilogy features the Bharatanatyam exponent extensively as she uses dance as a form of narrative.

In a chat with WION, the classical dancer cum choreographer spoke about her passion for dance and using it to tell different stories based on novels written incidentally by partner AK Srikanth.&nbsp;

Thematic Interpretation of ‘Colors: White’

“Colors White is a part of a trilogy of which White and Green have been released and Saffron is the next project. Colors’ refers to the three colours of our national flag. The question my partner and author wanted to ask was about the ideals that our forefathers conceptualised for each color. For instance green was chosen for representing prosperity. He chose to examine prosperity from the perspective of ‘Is it equal between the males and the females of this country?’ and not in terms of the bank balance but in terms of the mind, the freedom of choice. So each of these values we are taking up and juxtaposing between the males and females of this country,” said Savitha explaining the thought behind the trilogy.

She added, “Colors White examines truth and peace and it is my belief that you can achieve peace, when you are able to come face-to-face with your own truth. So how do you get there? Most of us and especially women, live inside a box. In the case of Colors White's protagonist, that box could be that of traditional dance. It can be whatever role the society expects you to play. When I learned classical Bharatanatyam, I was expected to confirm to a set piece presentation that spoke of mythology, of Gods, and was made to be sacrosanct. I soon realised that performing dance in traditional style was not something that resonated with me.”

She explained, “Colors White traces what happens when that box becomes suffocating. That breaking away landing at a place where we are making dance films, did not happen overnight. It’s become a reality after years of struggle, emotionally and financially.”

She describes Colors: White as “a poetry of a film and is written to be a real film.” Savitha believes there is an allegory of Gandhari, the Queen mother from Mahabharat who blindfolds herself as a sacrifice for husband Dhritrashtra who is visually impaired. The allegory is of society heaping praises on Gandhari for giving up on vision and sacrificing for husband. In this dance film, the protagonist removes the manifested blindfold. &nbsp;

Are Traditional Dance Forms Sacrosanct?

“The question here is when does it change from Bharatanatyam to something else?” asks Savitha in reply to whether traditional dance forms are sacrosanct. She added, “I have preserved the form, structure, movement but have added what those movements are used to convey in my take. Originally, they were used to tell stories of mythology, of gods and goddesses with a set style of presentation. What I have done is take it out of the context of religion. Now I am using it as a medium to tell new stories.”

It took an effort to break the mould but Savitha did it anyhow.&nbsp;

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International Recognition

‘Colors: White’ has travelled to various film awards.&nbsp;

Savitha believes that the recognition has been “most revealing” to her in how “transparent and how deep our Indian artforms are.” ‘Colors: White has travelled to many countries in the world including Germany, Paris, UK, America among many others.&nbsp;

The dance exponent said, “In various countries of the world, Colors White was being looked at from the perspective of storytelling. It supports my conviction that Bharatanatyam is a storytelling medium and surpasses other dance forms that are now taking over in India like the Latin Dance and Hip Hop -- as the Indian dance has much more depth.”

On how to lure the youngsters to the traditional dance forms of India vs the contemporary forms that are easier to pick up because of pop culture influence, she said, “It is my vision to make Bharatanatyam mainstream and the next generation plays an important role in that. I feel we are not just competing with other dance forms but streamers like Netflix, Amazon or mobile phones for that matter.&nbsp;I feel, we must start with going&nbsp;digital and finding a way of using the technology to connect with the younger lot. It has to be entertaining enough for them to pick it.”&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series.

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry along with husband AK Srikanth recently released a short dance film ‘Colors: White’ that premiered on YouTube as part of a trilogy series. Named after the colours of the Indian National Flag -- Green, White and Saffron -- the second part of the trilogy features the Bharatanatyam exponent extensively as she uses dance as a form of narrative. In a chat with WION, the classical dancer cum choreographer spoke about her passion for dance and using it to tell different stories based on novels written incidentally by partner AK Srikanth. Thematic Interpretation of ‘Colors: White’ “Colors White is a part of a trilogy of which White and Green have been released and Saffron is the next project. Colors’ refers to the three colours of our national flag. The question my partner and author wanted to ask was about the ideals that our forefathers conceptualised for each color. For instance green was chosen for representing prosperity. He chose to examine prosperity from the perspective of ‘Is it equal between the males and the females of this country?’ and not in terms of the bank balance but in terms of the mind, the freedom of choice. So each of these values we are taking up and juxtaposing between the males and females of this country,” said Savitha explaining the thought behind the trilogy. She added, “Colors White examines truth and peace and it is my belief that you can achieve peace, when you are able to come face-to-face with your own truth. So how do you get there? Most of us and especially women, live inside a box. In the case of Colors White's protagonist, that box could be that of traditional dance. It can be whatever role the society expects you to play. When I learned classical Bharatanatyam, I was expected to confirm to a set piece presentation that spoke of mythology, of Gods, and was made to be sacrosanct. I soon realised that performing dance in traditional style was not something that resonated with me.” She explained, “Colors White traces what happens when that box becomes suffocating. That breaking away landing at a place where we are making dance films, did not happen overnight. It’s become a reality after years of struggle, emotionally and financially.” She describes Colors: White as “a poetry of a film and is written to be a real film.” Savitha believes there is an allegory of Gandhari, the Queen mother from Mahabharat who blindfolds herself as a sacrifice for husband Dhritrashtra who is visually impaired. The allegory is of society heaping praises on Gandhari for giving up on vision and sacrificing for husband. In this dance film, the protagonist removes the manifested blindfold. Are Traditional Dance Forms Sacrosanct? “The question here is when does it change from Bharatanatyam to something else?” asks Savitha in reply to whether traditional dance forms are sacrosanct. She added, “I have preserved the form, structure, movement but have added what those movements are used to convey in my take. Originally, they were used to tell stories of mythology, of gods and goddesses with a set style of presentation. What I have done is take it out of the context of religion. Now I am using it as a medium to tell new stories.” It took an effort to break the mould but Savitha did it anyhow. International Recognition ‘Colors: White’ has travelled to various film awards. Savitha believes that the recognition has been “most revealing” to her in how “transparent and how deep our Indian artforms are.” ‘Colors: White has travelled to many countries in the world including Germany, Paris, UK, America among many others. The dance exponent said, “In various countries of the world, Colors White was being looked at from the perspective of storytelling. It supports my conviction that Bharatanatyam is a storytelling medium and surpasses other dance forms that are now taking over in India like the Latin Dance and Hip Hop -- as the Indian dance has much more depth.” On how to lure the youngsters to the traditional dance forms of India vs the contemporary forms that are easier to pick up because of pop culture influence, she said, “It is my vision to make Bharatanatyam mainstream and the next generation plays an important role in that. I feel we are not just competing with other dance forms but streamers like Netflix, Amazon or mobile phones for that matter. I feel, we must start with going digital and finding a way of using the technology to connect with the younger lot. It has to be entertaining enough for them to pick it.”

Indian Bharatanatyam dancer Savitha Sastry on dance film 'Colors: White' & more

Cannes Film Festival 2021: List of  films competing for Palme d'Or

Glenn Close is&nbsp;set to star in the Legendary pictures&nbsp;upcoming comedy film&nbsp;'Brothers' 
 
The 74-year-old eight-time Oscar-nominated actress will star alongside Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in the upcoming movie, which will be directed by Max Barbakow. 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Get Hard' writer Etan Cohen will pen the screenplay with Macon Blair.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-tiffany-haddish-to-produce-and-star-in-biopic-on-olympic-gold-winning-athlete-florence-griffith-joyner-389397" hreflang="en">Tiffany Haddish to produce and star in biopic on Olympic Gold-winning athlete Florence Griffith Joyner</a> 
 
Although no more details about the Close character have been disclosed, Brolin and Dinklage are playing unlikely brothers.&nbsp; As per the THR, sources say the project harkens tonally to Twins, the 1988 Ivan Reitman comedy toplined by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. 
 
Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Brolin via his company Brolin Productions and Dinklage through his shingle Estuary Films. 
 
On the work front, Close will appear next in 'Swan Song', starring alongside Awkwafina, Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris

Glenn Close is set to star in the Legendary pictures upcoming comedy film 'Brothers' The 74-year-old eight-time Oscar-nominated actress will star alongside Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in the upcoming movie, which will be directed by Max Barbakow.

Glenn Close is set to star in the Legendary pictures upcoming comedy film 'Brothers' The 74-year-old eight-time Oscar-nominated actress will star alongside Josh Brolin and Peter Dinklage in the upcoming movie, which will be directed by Max Barbakow. 'Tropic Thunder' and 'Get Hard' writer Etan Cohen will pen the screenplay with Macon Blair. Tiffany Haddish to produce and star in biopic on Olympic Gold-winning athlete Florence Griffith Joyner Although no more details about the Close character have been disclosed, Brolin and Dinklage are playing unlikely brothers. As per the THR, sources say the project harkens tonally to Twins, the 1988 Ivan Reitman comedy toplined by Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito. Mad Chance’s Andrew Lazar will produce alongside Brolin via his company Brolin Productions and Dinklage through his shingle Estuary Films. On the work front, Close will appear next in 'Swan Song', starring alongside Awkwafina, Mahershala Ali and Naomie Harris

Glenn Close to star alongside  Josh Brolin, Peter Dinklage in 'Brothers'

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